Threatened tariffs out of the U.S. should spark reflection for Manitoba’s pork sector.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tariffs should make pork sector take stock
Threatened tariffs should spark reflection for Manitoba’s pork sector
Letter: Money alone will not solve algae bloom problems
Money alone will not solve Lake Winnipeg algae bloom problems.
Letters: Hog industry gets free ride on water
The groundwater that supplies farms, homes, industries and cities is being depleted across the world and, in many places, faster now than in the past 40 years, according to a new study covered in a Jan. 24 article from the Winnipeg Free Press. Manitoba had its own brush with low water supply in 2021. Drought
Letters: Why the cover up?
In response to the Nov. 2 article,“The Catch-22 on animal activism.”: Cam Dahl, general manager of Manitoba Pork, voices concern about the threat of disease outbreaks to the Manitoba hog industry. He tells readers that legislation like the now-law Bill 62 is a necessary step for those who trespass onto farm operations. However, he does not
Letters: Manure and E. coli go together
The Manitoba Co-operator’s election campaign story on Sept. 21, 2023, contained the following quote: “The Green Party platform contains numerous water-related plans, including a note to strengthen manure management regulations in the Red River Basin ‘to eliminate manure run-off.’ [Liberal candidate Neil] Stewart said water-related incidents are likely to become larger, and the province needs
Letters: Expansion not a good news story
In response to the Co-operator article “Pork Industry lauds Winkler Meat expansion”: While the creation of more jobs is recognized, the expansion for more hogs being raised in factory barns means even more pollution and more manure problems to deal with. Born and raised on a farm, I appreciate the proper raising and care of
Letters: Stronger actions needed on Lake Winnipeg
In response to the Co-operator’s July 13 article, “Water strategy action plan launched”. During a press event on July 17, Manitoba Environment and Climate Minister Kevin Klein noted that, in 2013, Lake Winnipeg was designated the most polluted lake in Canada. He went on to say that, since 2016, the Manitoba government has been working
Letters: More hogs, more problems
In response to the May 26 Co-operator article “Meat industry hits hard times”. Without the benefit of taxpayers’ dollars (read: government support), the Manitoba hog industry (not farming) would have collapsed many years ago. Born and raised on a farm, I appreciate the proper raising and care of swine. Pigs produced in a factory-type situation
Letters: Water, our most precious finite resource
In response to the Co-operator’s article “Change in water culture necessary, experts say,” published April 4. As a matter of fact, water usage estimates in swine production were introduced at the 2007 hearings by the Manitoba CEC (Clean Environment Commission). Also, a study by DGH Engineering put the estimated water use by type of operation
Letters: Pots and kettles
So, Premier Heather Stefanson is “exceedingly concerned for Manitoba when it comes to the federal government imposing things in areas of provincial jurisdiction.” She “hasn’t ruled out borrowing a page from the new Alberta premier to protect Manitoba’s jurisdiction and interests from interference by the federal government.” (Brandon Sun, Oct. 13) However, she had no
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